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The Heavenly City Of The Eighteenth-Century Philosophers

The Heavenly City Of The Eighteenth-Century Philosophers

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Based on the Storrs lectures delivered at Yale University. A distinguished American historian challenges the belief that the 18th century was essentially modern in its temper. In crystalline prose, Carl L. Becker demonstrates that the period commonly described as the Age of Reason was, in fact, very far from that. Voltaire, Hume, Diderot, and Locke were living in a medieval world. They 'demolished the Heavenly City of St. Augustine only to rebuild it with more up-to-date materials.'

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ISBN13: 9780300000177
ISBN10: 0300000170
Language: English
Publication Year: 1970
Format: Paperback

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    Reevaluates 18th-century Enlightenment as medieval in spirit.

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    If you're interested in how the Enlightenment was more complex and rooted in medieval thought than commonly believed, this book offers a fascinating perspective. Becker's clear and elegant writing unveils the contradictions among the great philosophers of the 18th century, showing how they both rejected and were influenced by medieval ideas. It's a compelling read for anyone curious about the true nature of modernity and the history of ideas.

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